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... assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are provided for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by Panasonic Corp. Do not place liquid containers...
... assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are provided for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by Panasonic Corp. Do not place liquid containers...
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... turn, can easily be tripped over or knocked down. Use with by Panasonic Corporation. • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK4P1RW Be sure to ask a qualified technician to walls with wet hands. Do not support the Plasma TV on a 120 V AC, 60 Hz service. If the plug is for use only with the manufacturer's recommended pedestal or stand, corresponding hardware and installation instructions. The included power cord...
... turn, can easily be tripped over or knocked down. Use with by Panasonic Corporation. • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK4P1RW Be sure to ask a qualified technician to walls with wet hands. Do not support the Plasma TV on a 120 V AC, 60 Hz service. If the plug is for use only with the manufacturer's recommended pedestal or stand, corresponding hardware and installation instructions. The included power cord...
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... in a place away from direct or reflected light from the power supply cord and plug regularly. WALL MOUNTING: IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS: • Use a mount that a qualified installer perform the wall-mount installation. This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; The TV will still consume some power as long as the power supply cord is heavy. The TV is connected to follow the following safety guideline: TUNE INTO...
... in a place away from direct or reflected light from the power supply cord and plug regularly. WALL MOUNTING: IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS: • Use a mount that a qualified installer perform the wall-mount installation. This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; The TV will still consume some power as long as the power supply cord is heavy. The TV is connected to follow the following safety guideline: TUNE INTO...
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... (on: red, off: no light) HDMI input 3 connector Video Input 2 connector C.A.T.S. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 26) Note Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries. Remote control Closed Caption On/Off (p. 19) Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Changes the input mode (p. 24) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 19) Exits from menu screen Displays Main Menu (p. 26) VIERA Link menu (p. 34-35) Display VIERA TOOLS (p. 21) Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23) Displays Sub Menu (p. 19, 28) Selects/OK/Change Colored buttons (used for...
... (on: red, off: no light) HDMI input 3 connector Video Input 2 connector C.A.T.S. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 26) Note Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries. Remote control Closed Caption On/Off (p. 19) Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Changes the input mode (p. 24) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 19) Exits from menu screen Displays Main Menu (p. 26) VIERA Link menu (p. 34-35) Display VIERA TOOLS (p. 21) Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23) Displays Sub Menu (p. 19, 28) Selects/OK/Change Colored buttons (used for...
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... Time Setup Display the SUB MENU ■Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 28) This menu consists of "ANT/Cable setup" to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. example: CH15-1: (TV) Note Reselect "Cable" or "Antenna" in "ANT in" of shortcuts to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Closed Caption ■Select Audio Mode for watching TV Digital mode Press SAP to switch...
... Time Setup Display the SUB MENU ■Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 28) This menu consists of "ANT/Cable setup" to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. example: CH15-1: (TV) Note Reselect "Cable" or "Antenna" in "ANT in" of shortcuts to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Closed Caption ■Select Audio Mode for watching TV Digital mode Press SAP to switch...
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... several seconds, the "Input select" menu disappears. Operate the connected equipment using the remote control supplied with the equipment Note For details, see the manual of the connected equipment are displayed. For side input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), "GAME" input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set on the TV's screen. The terminal and label of the connected equipment. 24 For Input label, refer to p. 47. Watching Videos and DVDs If you can select...
... several seconds, the "Input select" menu disappears. Operate the connected equipment using the remote control supplied with the equipment Note For details, see the manual of the connected equipment are displayed. For side input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), "GAME" input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set on the TV's screen. The terminal and label of the connected equipment. 24 For Input label, refer to p. 47. Watching Videos and DVDs If you can select...
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...". Display menu Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Select "Setup" Menu select VIERA Link LPoicctkure SD card Closed Caption Setup next Select "VIERA Link settings" Setup 2/2 VIERA Link settings ECO/power saving Advanced Setup About select next Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on the external equipment's connections, please refer to p. 30-35. "VIERA Link") is used, set it easier to use. Before using an HDMI cable, you...
...". Display menu Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Select "Setup" Menu select VIERA Link LPoicctkure SD card Closed Caption Setup next Select "VIERA Link settings" Setup 2/2 VIERA Link settings ECO/power saving Advanced Setup About select next Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on the external equipment's connections, please refer to p. 30-35. "VIERA Link") is used, set it easier to use. Before using an HDMI cable, you...
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... automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 42) Locks the channels and programs (p. 36) Displays SD card data (p. 22-23) SD card Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 40) Closed Caption Advanced In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. 27 Treble 0 Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. Cool Adjusts the brightness and gradation according to external inputs. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On) Video NR Off Adjusts vertical alignment and size...
... automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 42) Locks the channels and programs (p. 36) Displays SD card data (p. 22-23) SD card Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 40) Closed Caption Advanced In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. 27 Treble 0 Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. Cool Adjusts the brightness and gradation according to external inputs. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On) Video NR Off Adjusts vertical alignment and size...
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... the input signal) Select "Setup" Menu next VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup select Select the item Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention next select VIERA Link settings Setup retention Image Anti Connected devices Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Pixel orbiter Time (minutes) 4:3 side bars Scrolling bar VIERA Link Power on link Power off link Stand-by power save Auto power stand-by Default speakers No signal for 10 minutes ECO/power saving Display Sub Menu SUB MENU...
... the input signal) Select "Setup" Menu next VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup select Select the item Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention next select VIERA Link settings Setup retention Image Anti Connected devices Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Pixel orbiter Time (minutes) 4:3 side bars Scrolling bar VIERA Link Power on link Power off link Stand-by power save Auto power stand-by Default speakers No signal for 10 minutes ECO/power saving Display Sub Menu SUB MENU...
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... HDMI connection equipment. (p. 32) (No/Yes) Stand-by power save No Set "Auto power stand-by" of remote or side panel key continues for more than 3 hours. (Enable/Disable) Note Not in use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD mode" or Digital channel. •• "No signal for 10 minutes was activated" will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to play back SD cards automatically...
... HDMI connection equipment. (p. 32) (No/Yes) Stand-by power save No Set "Auto power stand-by" of remote or side panel key continues for more than 3 hours. (Enable/Disable) Note Not in use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD mode" or Digital channel. •• "No signal for 10 minutes was activated" will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to play back SD cards automatically...
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... TV remote. This TV supports "HDAVI Control 4" function. VIERA Link "HDAVI Control", based on the control functions provided by power save (with the TV's remote control(P. 35) •• Auto power stand-by (for the equipment. 30 It is displayed correctly. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with other manufacturers' equipment supporting the VIERA Link function. ■HDMI cable This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Set the input mode to the operating manuals for...
... TV remote. This TV supports "HDAVI Control 4" function. VIERA Link "HDAVI Control", based on the control functions provided by power save (with the TV's remote control(P. 35) •• Auto power stand-by (for the equipment. 30 It is displayed correctly. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with other manufacturers' equipment supporting the VIERA Link function. ■HDMI cable This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Set the input mode to the operating manuals for...
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..." Display menu Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link LPoicctkure SD card Closed Caption Setup select next Select "VIERA Link settings" Setup 2/2 VIERA Link settings ECO/power saving Advanced Setup About select next Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV select Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link Stand-by power save (for "HDAVI Control 4" (with quick start mode)) Auto power stand-by (for "HDAVI Control 2 or later") Default speakers...
..." Display menu Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link LPoicctkure SD card Closed Caption Setup select next Select "VIERA Link settings" Setup 2/2 VIERA Link settings ECO/power saving Advanced Setup About select next Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV select Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link Stand-by power save (for "HDAVI Control 4" (with quick start mode)) Auto power stand-by (for "HDAVI Control 2 or later") Default speakers...
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... ECO standby mode* automatically under above except Power On/Off key operation. Condition Auto power stand-by power save: Yes The equipment has "HDAVI Control 4 (with quick start of operations is still in use. Channel information (Input signal/Channel list/Caption information) ○ --- --- When you turn off automatically when not in rec mode. DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will be output from "Home theater" to a TV with HDMI cable. If the "ONE TOUCH PLAY...
... ECO standby mode* automatically under above except Power On/Off key operation. Condition Auto power stand-by power save: Yes The equipment has "HDAVI Control 4 (with quick start of operations is still in use. Channel information (Input signal/Channel list/Caption information) ○ --- --- When you turn off automatically when not in rec mode. DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will be output from "Home theater" to a TV with HDMI cable. If the "ONE TOUCH PLAY...
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Display menu Auto program Set automatically Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "ANT/Cable setup" Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention next select Reset to defaults Select the function ANT/Cable setup ANT in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your needs and reception conditions. Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to defaults" in Cable Auto program ...
Display menu Auto program Set automatically Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "ANT/Cable setup" Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention next select Reset to defaults Select the function ANT/Cable setup ANT in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your needs and reception conditions. Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to defaults" in Cable Auto program ...
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...Labels Display menu Input Labels Closed Caption ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select Select "Connected devices" Setup 1/2 next Channel surf mode All Language select Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention Select "Input labels" Connected devices Input labels next select Input labels Display labels of Connected devices Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. (In selecting input mode from...
...Labels Display menu Input Labels Closed Caption ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select Select "Connected devices" Setup 1/2 next Channel surf mode All Language select Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention Select "Input labels" Connected devices Input labels next select Input labels Display labels of Connected devices Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. (In selecting input mode from...
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... for Lock FAQs, etc. Aspect Ratio (FORMAT) Press the FORMAT button to the screen's side edges. The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has the CC set up on the TV. If the CC is set the aspect to On on the "Picture" menu. (p. 26-27) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment Technical Information Ratings List for the HDMI connection...
... for Lock FAQs, etc. Aspect Ratio (FORMAT) Press the FORMAT button to the screen's side edges. The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has the CC set up on the TV. If the CC is set the aspect to On on the "Picture" menu. (p. 26-27) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment Technical Information Ratings List for the HDMI connection...
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... displayed in Standby mode. Picture mode will be set to "Game" if you change the Input label from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be automatically set -top box or a DVD player, can be automatically set automatically if "GAME" is not assumed. These HDMI connectors are compatible with a non-compression standard. This mode will be used , connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to HDMI adapter cable (*2). Picture mode...
... displayed in Standby mode. Picture mode will be set to "Game" if you change the Input label from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be automatically set -top box or a DVD player, can be automatically set automatically if "GAME" is not assumed. These HDMI connectors are compatible with a non-compression standard. This mode will be used , connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to HDMI adapter cable (*2). Picture mode...
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.... Check "Signal meter" (p. 39). The remote control does not work Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 8) Are the batteries new? 50 Pictures from the equipment. (p. 48) Use equipment compliant with HDMI, "HDMI" may be displayed on the top left of the antenna. Check an input signal from external equipment are distorted when the unit is connected via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo www.panasonic.ca White spots...
.... Check "Signal meter" (p. 39). The remote control does not work Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 8) Are the batteries new? 50 Pictures from the equipment. (p. 48) Use equipment compliant with HDMI, "HDMI" may be displayed on the top left of the antenna. Check an input signal from external equipment are distorted when the unit is connected via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo www.panasonic.ca White spots...
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... produced Check Picture menu (p. 26) Check the cable connections. (p. 11-14) Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 24) Check the channel settings. (p. 38) Check the antenna cables. Set the audio setting of images Neither image nor sound is not operated for a certain time in the TV activates producing a tick/click sound. This is not a sign of the TV). Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Changes in...
... produced Check Picture menu (p. 26) Check the cable connections. (p. 11-14) Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 24) Check the channel settings. (p. 38) Check the antenna cables. Set the audio setting of images Neither image nor sound is not operated for a certain time in the TV activates producing a tick/click sound. This is not a sign of the TV). Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Changes in...
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... batteries are included, they are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which vary from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use of the product, service by the warrantor. This Limited Warranty is not...
... batteries are included, they are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which vary from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use of the product, service by the warrantor. This Limited Warranty is not...